6. What if you find something wrong with truck during check off?

Question 1

What if you find something wrong with truck during checkoff?

Main outline

Answer 1

I. Introduction
I. I find something wrong during truck check
II. I don’t know what it is or how serious
III. My captain does not agree with taking the truck OOS

Question 2

I. Introduction

Answer 2

1. One of the most important jobs engineers have is ensuring the apparatus is safe and ready to respond to emergencies
2. The three types of inspections we perform are meant to identify any problems
3. We should be actively looking for and anticipating that we will find something wrong
4. Going through the motions will only ensure we don’t find potential problems

Question 3

II. I find something wrong during truck check

Answer 3

1. Determine what level of problem it is
2. 3 levels of problems and what we are supposed to do in each case
3. Determine what I need to do to rectify it

Question 4

III. I don’t know what it is or how serious

Answer 4

1. This is an area that I am probably weakest in
2. Working hard to learn components and systems
3. Working on spending time down with fleet mechanics when schedule lightens up
4. Give examples of braking systems, auxiliary braking, foam pump system
5. I have a lot of mentors who I can reach out to when I have a question; send video/pic

Question 5

IV. My captain does not agree with taking the truck OOS

Answer 5

1. First I need to double check myself; use the captain as a resource for bouncing ideas off of
2. If I am convinced that it needs to go OOS explain, show, persuade, and patch to respected engineers or mechanic
3. I have respect for the captain’s authority and I would not usurp it lightly, but the safety card trumps all authority
4. Ultimately, I am responsible for the safety of the crew and public and I will unilaterally take us out of service if necessary